Publication date 1992 topics folklore africa, west publisher harcourt brace jovanovich. Glasses, string or net, glass or bowl, knife or sword, ball, pillow, moon au. There are two major national parks in the country where zomo would love to roam and run like his friends. You may wish to prompt discussion with questions such as. His acclaimed series of trickster tales consists of raven a caldecott honor book, zomo the rabbit, coyote, jabuti, pigboy, and monkey, each of which draws from the folktale. To gain wisdom, zomo, the small black rabbit, successfully accomplishes a series of impossible tasks assigned by the sky god in this traditional nigerian tale. Zomo the rabbit is an important trickster character from the folktales of west africa. Zomo the rabbit by gerald mcdermott paperback in 2021. Winner of the caldecott medal and two caldecott honors for his picture books, he was also a consultant to the joseph campbell foundation on mythology in education.
Choose from contactless same day delivery, drive up and more. Give children an opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions about the story. This story is based on a nigerian folktale that explains why the rabbit runs so fast from other animals. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Zomo the rabbit by gerald mcdermott zo mo had to do 3 tasks to earn wisdom. Zomo the rabbit, a trickster from west africa, wants wisdom. Zomo the rabbit is a 1992 book by gerald mcdermott based on a nigerian folktale that explains why the. Zomo the rabbit is a great multicultural book for children. Zomo the rabbit by gerald mcdermott, hardcover barnes. Long ago, zomo the rabbit asked the great sky god for wisdom above all the other animals. But he must accomplish three apparently impossible tasks before sky god will give.
His acclaimed series of trickster tales consists of raven a caldecott honor book, zomo the rabbit, coyote, jabuti, pigboy, and monkey, each. Sky god tells zomo that if he does three impossible things, sky god will give zomo wisdom. It is perfect for those times when you need a quick assessment or want to provide extension or enrichment activities for a few days. Zomo the rabbit a trickster tale from west africa book. Zomo wants wisdom, so the sky god gives him tasks to complete before he will grant him wisdom. But he must accomplish three apparently impossible tasks before sky god will give him what he wants. This book is about a clever rabbit who wants to earn wisdom from the sky god.
The tale moves along with the swift concision of a good joke, right down to its satisfyin. A trickster tale from south africa book information. A trickster tale from west africa by gerald mcdermott is a folklore intended for k2 grade. A trickster tale from west africa by gerald mcdermott. When the irresponsible black rabbit asks the sky god for wisdom, he is given three impossible tasks. This small resource contains readytogo printables to supplement the story zomo the rabbit, by gerald mcdermott. Isabel campoy spanish set, in cluding 20%off, free shipping, and no sales tax. Zomo the rabbit, an african trickster, sets out to gain wisdom.
To gain wisdom, zomo, the small black rabbit, successfully accomplishes a series of impossible tasks assigned. However, as he finds out from sky god, cleverness and wisdom are not synonymous. Winner of caldecott medal in 1976 and the brooklyn art books for children award in 1977. This book could be used in the classroom to teach sequences, and it could also be used to teach children that to get what you want you have to work for it. We also learned to be a little more cautious, and faster. The sky god then agreed to give zomo his request if he could do three difficult tasks. Zomo the rabbit, a west african folk tale hubpages. His stories of mischief and cunning are told to entertain and. Simple, rhythmic language and dazzling art influenced by african design combine to bring this. Sky god says that if zomo can do three impossible tasks, he will give zomo wisdom.
A trickster tale from west africa by gerald mcdermott and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The llustrations are in various brilliant hues of fuchsia, green and orange recall the color and geometric lines of west african textiles. Isabel campoy spanish set, including 20%off, free shipping, and no sales tax. Synopsis zomo the rabbit, an african trickster, sets out to gain wisdom. Wildly exuberant, full of slapstick and mischief, this. But he must accomplish three apparently impossible tasks before sky god will.
This straightforward retelling by the caldecott awardwinning illustrator of arrow to the sun features bold. All copies in use view details view details for zomo the rabbit, book, all copies in use. His acclaimed series of trickster tales consists of raven a caldecott honor book, zomo the rabbit, coyote, jabuti, pigboy, and monkey, each of which draws from the folktale traditions of a different part of the world. A trickster tale from africa, gerald mcdermott demonstrates again why he is our favorite when it comes to childrens books. The tale moves along with the swift concision of a good joke, right down to its satisfying punch line. The words have the drama and immediacy of the oral tradition zomo. In completion of these tasks zomo learns three things are worth having. Digitizing sponsor internet archive contributor internet archive language english. I recently read, zomo the rabbit, and enjoyed the book. Good story sequencing practice, a word search, and more.
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